Tagged - music

CT Wrapped: Top music of 2024

You listened, you voted, and the results are in!

The 25th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Eastman Theater retains its remarkable reputation

The RPO and Rochester City Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker adds creative touches to refresh the long-standing holiday classic.

Top 10 worst albums of 2024

Although incredible music is released every year, so does terrible music.

Top 10 best albums of 2024

It’s been an amazing year for music — some of my favorite albums of the decade came out, pop music thrived, as did rap, metal, and overall there were pretty much great albums coming out consistently every week.

I’ve “Given Up”: Linkin Park let me down

I think a big reason this new era of Linkin Park falls so flat for me is that I can’t connect to it on an emotional level.

Grammy Noms: Colin’s Commentary

That said, I’m always still curious to see what gets nominated. Perhaps some part of me hopes that an artist who actually deserves it gets the recognition.

The new age of opera

“It’s so far beyond what a formal opera is,” Long explained. “There will always be something that will draw your attention.” 

‘CHROMAKOPIA’: On Tyler, the Creator’s return

I can’t help but feel reminded by this album of a world in which art is allowed to breathe without the judgment and conformity we’re expected to endure to be accepted. “CHROMAKOPIA” rejects those notions, just as Tyler’s done his entire life.

Car Seat Headrest 10 Year Review: “How to Leave Town”

Going back and relistening to “How to Leave Town” proves the wide-ranging sound they have and how well their concepts come to fruition. 

College musicians Telula breathe new life into the jazz-funk genre

Whether you’re a music prodigy or you listen to Spotify for an hour a year, Telula is bound to wow you with their energy, stage presence, and the raw funkiness of their performances.